Arsenal midfielder Odegaard happy taking captain's armband: I've improved as a leader | OneFootball

Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard was happy captaining the team in their preseason defeat of Everton on Sunday.

The Norway midfielder, 23, captained the Gunners as they beat Everton 2-0 in Baltimore.

Asked about his leadership qualities, Odegaard told BBC Sport: "I think I've maybe improved that quality a little bit with the time and experience."

He added: "I've been through a lot of things, ups and downs, and I think all that makes you stronger.

"I feel more confident and more calm on the pitch so I just try to use that in a good way and do what's best for the team.

"I think here everyone expects you to take that leadership even if you're young.

"That brings the best out of the young guys coming through, so definitely I think everyone here feels like they need to be on their best and they need to take part of and take ownership of everything we do."